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Parking
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Visitor tip
The reptile exhibit is the zoo's standout attraction with impressive variety including snakes, frogs, crocodiles, and spiders. Start here or prioritize it if time is limited.
Visitor tip
The zoo is compact and manageable in size, making it ideal for families with young children. Plan 2-3 hours to avoid fatigue, and don't miss the petting area which kids love.
About Staten Island Zoo
8-acre urban zoo open year-round. 8-acre zoo with more than 1,100 animals, including many reptiles, & an African Savannah exhibit.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Tagline
- NYC's Biggest Little Zoo
- Hours
- 10:00am - 4:45pm
- Highlights
- Conservation Carousel, Kids Korral, animal encounters
What visitors say
I used to come here as a kid. I understand it's winter hours and most of the animal exhibits were closed. Everything about this zoo says" We need help, we don't have funding" . I even asked about the Red Pandas they are somewhere. Otter…
We came out on probably the coldest day of the year 12F. Thankfully there were plenty of indoor things to see. The reptile exhibit is really impressive. It only cost 12$ for adult admission but I believe Wednesdays entrance is free.…
We had such a wonderful time at the Staten Island Zoo! It’s a perfect place for families with young kids clean, safe, and full of interesting animals to see. Our little one absolutely loved the petting area and watching the monkeys and…
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Did You Know?
- The zoo houses more than 1,100 animals with a notable emphasis on reptiles, featuring an impressive indoor reptile exhibit with snakes, frogs, crocodiles, spiders, and other species
- Staten Island Zoo features an African Savannah exhibit and allows peacocks to freely roam the grounds during summer months
- The zoo offers free admission on Wednesdays, making it an accessible educational resource for the local Staten Island community
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